US Bridges

Creek Road over Taylors Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nr. Jefferies Brg. 31E11 · Structure no. 000000000010530

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,669
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Taylors Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Road over Taylors Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,669 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,954 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesTaylors Run
LocationNr. Jefferies Brg. 31E11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95537, -75.64871
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,669 (2024)
Projected traffic2,954 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Taylors Run built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over Taylors Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Taylors Run carry?

About 2,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Taylors Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Taylors Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.